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NY S03222
Bill
Status
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Prohibits tethering dogs outdoors between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. statewide, except for dogs used by farming businesses for herding or protecting farm animals.
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In cities with populations of one million or more, limits outdoor tethering to a maximum of 3 hours per tethering session, not to exceed 12 hours in any 24-hour period, unless animal control approves a longer period with veterinary certification (maximum 60-day extensions).
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Establishes specific tethering equipment and length requirements in cities with one million or more residents, including minimum 10-foot tether length (or five times the dog's body length), buckle-type collars only, and swivel connections at both ends.
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Prohibits tethering when weather advisories or warnings are issued or when environmental conditions pose adverse health or safety risks based on the dog's breed, age, or physical condition.
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Makes violations a class A misdemeanor for first offense and class B misdemeanor for subsequent offenses; allows municipalities to enforce more stringent local laws regarding dog tethering.
Legislative Description
Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits, in the city of New York, tethering for more than 3 hours or a time approved in writing by animal control but not to exceed 12 hours in any 24 hour period; prohibits tethering when a weather advisory or warning is in effect; provides tethered dogs must be free of cruel conditions or inhumane tethering; provides violation of these provisions shall be a misdemeanor.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/3/2018